Samhwa Paint Oner third-generation executive Kim Hyun-jung rose to become the largest shareholder.
Samhwa Paint disclosed on the 2nd that the late Chair Kim Jang-yeon's 22.76% equity was inherited by eldest daughter, Vice President Kim Hyun-jung. As a result, Kim's equity stake expanded to 25.8%, securing the position of largest shareholder.
Samhwa Paint said it was "an inheritance due to the death of former largest shareholder, Chair Kim Jang-yeon." Kim died on the 16th from acute sepsis.
Vice President Kim Hyun-jung was appointed as an inside director in Mar. last year. After joining Samhwa Paint in 2019, Kim was responsible for overseas strategy, and in 2023 served as head of management support (senior executive managing director) and chief financial officer (CFO). In 2024, Kim was promoted to vice president.